After the brief journey of Mer calme et heureux voyage, Schumann’s lyricism is brought to full expression with the open-hearted confession that is his Piano Concerto, performed by Hélène Grimaud, and with the enchanting twists and...

Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie

After the brief journey of Mer calme et heureux voyage, Schumann’s lyricism is brought to full expression with the open-hearted confession that is his Piano Concerto, performed by Hélène Grimaud, and with the enchanting twists and...

Composed at the very end of his life, Bach’s Mass in B minor is a sublime testament. On the heels of their June 2017 performance of his cantatas, David Stern continues his exploration of the Leipzig cantor’s oeuvre.

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Composed at the very end of his life, Bach’s Mass in B minor is a sublime testament. On the heels of their June 2017 performance of his cantatas, David Stern continues his exploration of the Leipzig cantor’s oeuvre.

Combining music and poetry, these melodies are excellent examples of the court music that reached its peak under the reign of Louis XIV. Since 2013, William Christie and Les Arts Florissants have brought this crucial genre back into the spotlight.

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Combining music and poetry, these melodies are excellent examples of the court music that reached its peak under the reign of Louis XIV. Since 2013, William Christie and Les Arts Florissants have brought this crucial genre back into the spotlight.

Two Romantic geniuses, back-to-back: Schumann, with his inward-looking focus on emotions, and Mendelssohn, master of light historically linked to the legendary Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig, conducted here by Andris Nelsons.

Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie

Two Romantic geniuses, back-to-back: Schumann, with his inward-looking focus on emotions, and Mendelssohn, master of light historically linked to the legendary Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig, conducted here by Andris Nelsons.

Unlike his contemporaries, Antonio Vivaldi placed great importance on the alto in his vocal works. His fascination for the voice and its unusual timbre is highlighted by Nathalie Stutzmann, who sings and conducts these works with precision and passion.

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Unlike his contemporaries, Antonio Vivaldi placed great importance on the alto in his vocal works. His fascination for the voice and its unusual timbre is highlighted by Nathalie Stutzmann, who sings and conducts these works with precision and passion.

A musician who knows how to take us deep into the heart of the music he performs, Radu Lupu reveals the secrets of Beethoven’s most mysterious concerto before Paavo Järvi shines a spotlight onto Scriabin’s sombre Symphony No. 2.

Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie

A musician who knows how to take us deep into the heart of the music he performs, Radu Lupu reveals the secrets of Beethoven’s most mysterious concerto before Paavo Järvi shines a spotlight onto Scriabin’s sombre Symphony No. 2.

A musician who knows how to take us deep into the heart of the music he performs, Radu Lupu reveals the secrets of Beethoven’s most mysterious concerto before Paavo Järvi shines a spotlight onto Scriabin’s sombre Symphony No. 2.

Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie

A musician who knows how to take us deep into the heart of the music he performs, Radu Lupu reveals the secrets of Beethoven’s most mysterious concerto before Paavo Järvi shines a spotlight onto Scriabin’s sombre Symphony No. 2.

A luxurious programme: violinist Maxim Vengerov performs Shostakovich’s Concerto No. 1 and Riccardo Chailly and the Filarmonica della Scala-Milan take on the virtuosic games of one of the twentieth century’s most beloved works.

Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie

A luxurious programme: violinist Maxim Vengerov performs Shostakovich’s Concerto No. 1 and Riccardo Chailly and the Filarmonica della Scala-Milan take on the virtuosic games of one of the twentieth century’s most beloved works.

Florian Boesch is one of the most important interpreters of the lied today. Alongside Jonas Dahlberg, he presents a dream-like and visual exploration of Volkslied, German popular song, and works by some of the greatest German composers.

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Florian Boesch is one of the most important interpreters of the lied today. Alongside Jonas Dahlberg, he presents a dream-like and visual exploration of Volkslied, German popular song, and works by some of the greatest German composers.